Have you ever wanted to learn how to tr2tog in crochet?
Treble crochet 2 together, or the tr2tog stitch, is a basic crochet decrease that can be used for many types of projects. Whether it’s a scarf, blanket, afghan square or other fabric item, the tr2tog stitches are essential for forming complex patterns and shaping your crocheted items.
In this crochet tutorial I’ll explain exactly what is involved in learning how to do this treble crochet decrease step-by-step with both photos and a video tutorial.
Plus I’ll cover all of the materials needed as well as some helpful abbreviations and chart symbols related to the tr2tog stitch.
Finally I’ll answer some common questions about how to do a treble crochet two together (tr2tog) stitch so you can master this versatile technique!
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What is the tr2tog or Treble Crochet 2 Together
The tr2tog or treble crochet 2 together is an easy way to decrease 1 stitch when crocheting treble crochet stitches.
The treble crochet stitch is one of the basic crochet stitches that are the building blocks of crochet.
You can crochet the tr2tog in just 7 simple steps.
The steps of the tr2tog:
- Yarn over 2 times.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 3.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Materials Needed
To crochet the tr2tog you can use any crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested.
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Treble Crochet 2 Together Crochet Abbreviation
The treble crochet 2 together is abbreviated tr2tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
tr2tog Crochet Chart Symbol
The treble crochet 2 together chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with two legs. On each leg you have a two lines across it representing the yarn overs you do on treble crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the tr2tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Alternative Treble Crochet Decreases
- If you want to decrease more than 1 treble crochet stitch, see the tutorials on tr3tog or tr4tog.
- If you’re interested in an alternative way to decrease 1 treble crochet stitch, look at the invisible double crochet decrease.
- Learn everything there is to know about decreasing treble crochet stitches in the overview post.
- Or learn about all crochet decreases, including how to decrease for single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc).
Treble Crochet 2 Together Step By Step Photo Tutorial
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the tr2tog (us terms), a tr decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 1 crochet stitch.
How To Tr2tog In Crochet – Treble Crochet 2 Together
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Instructions
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet two together and have decreased 1 stitch.
Notes
Treble Crochet Two Together Video Tutorial
Commonly Asked Questions About tr2tog
What does tr2tog mean in crochet?
tr2tog means to work 2 treble crochet stitches together to decrease the total number of stitches you are crocheting.
Treble Crochet Decreases – Step-By-Step Tutorials
Find more ways to decrease treble crochet with step-by-step photo tutorial & videos.
- Treble Crochet 2 Together (this tutorial)
- Treble Crochet 3 Together (tr3tog)
- Treble Crochet 4 Together (tr4tog)
- Invisible Treble Crochet Decrease
